03-28-1996 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1996
Present:
V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Tom Valente, Vice Mayor
Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
Gail Vastola, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 7:59 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
'~ STANDARD BUILDING CODES
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance adopting the Standard Building
Code, the Standard Gas Code, the Standard Mechanical Code, and the Standard
Plumbing Code, 1994 Editions, and amendments thereto. This ordinance will be placed
on the Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996.
IMPACT FEES -BURNS ROAD/NORTH PALM BEACH
Discussion concerning proposed earmarking of road impact fees for the widening of Burns
Road in Palm Beach Gardens was postponed to a future workshop agenda, pending
additional information requested from the County and Palm Beach Gardens. Staff was
directed to continue their efforts to schedule meetings with the appropriate city officials
from Palm Beach Gardens.
BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE
Discussion took place regarding the tentative budget workshop schedule. Consensus of
Council was to change the date the budget will be sent to Council for review from 6/17
to 6/14. workshops were added for July 1st, July 2nd and July 3rd, eliminating the date
of 7/15. Wrap up Session and setting the tentative millage is rescheduled for July 10th.
Minutes of Workshop Session
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BUDGET TRANSFER -SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer request in the amount of $10,000 from
Council Contingency (A5540-49911) to Special Legal Services (A51 05-331 1 2) to cover
deficit in account created by unexpected legal work. During discussion, staff was directed
to adjust the budget transfer by transferring funds from the Country Club budget to cover
portion of legal services resulting from Country Club matters. This will be placed on the
Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996.
DRAFT CONTRACT FOR SERVICES - MCCREARY CORPORATION
During discussion concerning a proposed draft contract with McCreary Corporation for
administrative and claim services relating to health and life insurance benefits, and
replacing the FIRMA Employee Benefits contract, Village Attorney George Baldwin was
directed to review the draft and clarify language contained therein. Mr. Baldwin further
opined that any rights or liabilities approved under the FIRMA contract should not
'''"' automatically follow under this contract, and therefore should not be backdated to July
1995 as proposed, nor could payments be made for anything incurred in a prior budget
year. This item will be placed on another workshop agenda on 4/11/96 for further
discussion.
PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER ATHLETIC FIELD EXPANSION
The Council discussed preliminary plans for the expansion of the Community Center
property. The Council suggested changing the location of the restrooms, adding an area
for storage of athletic equipment, and elimination of the driveway as shown on the
drawings. The drawings will be returned to the designer for reworking and development
of more detailed plans.
BID AWARD FOR BALLFIELD GROOMER
Discussion took place concerning award of bid to Pifer, Inc., Jupiter, Florida, in the
amount of $7,290.00 from A8023-66490 (Machinery & Equipment) for the purchase of a
Cushman Groom Master for maintenance and preparation of clay surfaces on Village
ballfields. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
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BID AWARD FOR PAVEMENT RESURFACING
Discussion was held concerning award of bid to Florida Highway Products, Inc., Lakeland,
Florida, in the amount of $1.375 per square yard; funds to be expended from A7321-
34681 (R&M-Street Resurfacing) for resurfacing of certain Village streets. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996.
RECESS
The Village Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT -CONCESSION STAND AND HERB WATT BUILDING
Discussion was held concerning an agreement between the Village of North Palm Beach
and Palm Beach Design Group for architectural services for a concession stand at
Osborne Park and a new Herb Watt building on Anchorage Drive. This was forwarded
to the Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996.
FUTURE ANNEXATIONS
Discussion was held concerning four annexation areas, as follows: 1) involuntary
annexation of enclave area north of McLaren Road on west side of U. S. One; 2)
voluntary annexation of six single family homes on east end of Canal Road at the
Intercoastal Waterway; 3) voluntary annexation of two-acre parcel immediately north of
the Milling Marina on the Intercoastal Waterway; and 4) annexation of street right-of-way
of McLaren Road from U. S. One to its west limit and Carolinda Road from U. S. One to
the east right-of-way line of Ellison Wilson Road. These annexations were forwarded to
the Planning Commission for recommendation.
REZONING OF 10313 PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD
Members of the Church of the Palm Beaches addressed the Village Council regarding
their application for rezoning of a 1.2 acre of land from R-1 to R-2, located at 10313
Prosperity Farms Road, between Pepperwood North and Pepperwood South. The
Council withheld discussing the issue until it comes before them at a Regular Meeting and
subsequent Public Hearing to afford all interested parties an equal opportunity to speak
to the issue. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996.
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REZONING OF SANCTUARY COVE PHASE II
An application for rezoning of 28.95 acres located at corner of Prosperity Farms Road
and Monet Road from R-2 to R-3 (formerly Sanctuary Bay) for development of Sanctuary
Cove Phase II was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996, at which
time discussion will take place.
SANCTUARY COVE PHASE II -PUD APPLICATION
Discussion was held concerning application for a proposed Planned Unit Development
known as Sanctuary Cove Phase II, comprised of 232 rental apartments in two and three
story buildings on 28.95 acres of land located at the corner of Prosperity Farms Road and
Monet Road. The developer was asked to provide an overlay of a tree survey, showing
specifically the Oak trees and Palm trees. Floor plans drawn to scale were also
requested. The Council requested that appraisal be done on the property prior to the
'''~ next meeting. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996.
MILLINGS CAY AT HARBOR POINT MARINA -PUD MINOR MODIFICATION
Discussion was held concerning a request for a minor modification of Millings Cay
Parcel "D" of Harbor Point Marina Planned Unit Development to change setbacks for
fence and pool on lots 13 and 17. This request was sent to the Planning Commission
for recommendation at its April 2nd meeting. This will return to the Council on the
Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996, along with the Planning Commission
recommendation.
SAS VENDING SETTLEMENT
Discussion was held concerning a proposed settlement between the Village of North Palm
Beach and SAS Vending. During discussion, the Council directed staff to prepare a
budget transfer from Country Club Contingency to Special Legal Services. This issue will
be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 11, 1996. The Village Council will hold
a Public Hearing on the matter on April 11, 1996 prior to its Regular Session.
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly gave a brief status report on various employee grievances.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
10:50 p.m.
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athleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Jerk
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